Product Description

Chocolate can be good for you! At least, it is when it comes in the form of Certified Organic Cacao Powder. This substance can be used to make a variety of chocolate treats as well as give you a huge nutritional boost.

Raw, unsweetened cacao powder contains small amounts of caffeine, about 12 milligrams per tablespoon. It’s not enough to make cacao powder into a potent stimulant, like coffee. However, this dose is sufficient for a mild energizing effect, especially in the people who are caffeine-sensitive.

Cacao Benefits for Health and Soul

Raw, organic cacao powder is an incredible product because it can boost your mood. It stimulates the production of endorphins, known as happiness hormones. Therefore, snacking on a cacao-based treat is an excellent idea when you are in a desperate need of cheering up.

However, it’s imperative not to overindulge in treats that contain cacao powder, especially when they have sugar in them too. Usually, it’s advised to have about 1-2 tablespoons of this delicious superfood per day, but there isn’t any particular ‘maximum dosage.’

Health-wise, our Organic Cacao Powder is an excellent source of antioxidants. This means it strengthens your body as a whole and improves your general well-being.

Cacao: Nutrition Information

You don’t have to worry about cacao calories much as this food contains so much fiber and essential nutrients, that every extra calorie it brings into your diet is worth it. Due to fiber, it’s great for the digestive and cardiovascular health support.

However, the most valuable things about raw cacao are iron and calcium. Both these elements are difficult to get through diet, so the high level of them in this food makes it an excellent choice for everyone. Vegans definitely should eat it regularly as they might struggle with designing an iron-rich meal plan.

Bodybuilders and athletes, who must mind their calorie intake and need to have more protein and fiber would benefit from unsweetened cacao as well because it contains significant amounts of both. Besides, calcium, magnesium, and manganese help support bone health.

Raw, unsweetened cacao powder is gluten-free and safe to include in any diet.

How to Store and Use Raw Cacao Powder

You can try hundreds of cacao powder recipes for desserts, baked goods, and confections. It also goes very well when added to smoothies or hot drinks. Note that baking cacao might be different from raw cacao powder as the latter doesn’t contain any additives and its natural taste is quite bitter.

When it comes to buying cacao powder, bulk is the best way to go, as technically, it doesn’t expire. The ‘best by’ date on the package is only a direction, not necessarily an irreversible time limit. When unopened, a pack of raw powder can be used for up to 2 years after the ‘expiration’ date. Opened packages should be restricted to one year after the ‘best by’. Note that cacao powder doesn’t spoil, it just loses its beneficial properties over time.

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– January 21, 2018

Under product info:
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Yes this is mandated by CA law ONLY when named chemicals, elements or poisons are elevated to a degree as set forth by the state. It’s NOT a good thing. Practicall NOTHING you find on shelves in a store will have this warning except a pack of cigarettes.

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– January 21, 2018

Regarding warning, We have to comply with the California Proposition 65 rule. We have added a warning statement to any product that was part of litigation based on the Prop 65 rule. Even though our products don’t contain any chemical elements that in fact pose any health risk, we prefer to post a warning to avoid any litigations. You can read more about this topic here: http://prop65scam.com/. Most of the companies who are selling superfoods have the same warnings on their sites.

It is done to protect us against lawsuits as it is very costly (millions $) to defend a position in a court. We prefer to remove any litigation risk by putting a label on, even though our products are 100% safe.

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RawVegan Espresso Brownies (Grain Free)

Ingredients:

¾ C raw walnuts

½ C raw almonds

1¼ C pitted Medjool dates, packed

½ C unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tbsp instant coffee

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

pinch sea salt

Instructions:

In a food processor process the walnuts and almonds until no large pieces remain. Place the nut meal in a bowl.

Place the pitted dates in the food processor and process again until no large pieces remain. The dates may even form a dough. Just break it up with a knife and continue with the recipe.

Add the ground up nuts back to the food processor along with the cocoa powder, instant coffee, vanilla and sea salt. Process until all the ingredient are evenly distributed and the mixture it just starting to clump together.

Prepare a loaf pan by lining it with wax paper, parchment or even plastic wrap then pour the crumbly mixture in. Press down firmly.

You may turn out the brownies and slice immediately or if you prefer, refrigerate 30 minutes before slicing so that the mixture is firmer. Store in an airtight container on the counter or in the fridge.

Blend everything together in a food processor (or a blender if you have a very good one – mine requires too much liquid for a thick smoothie like this) until it’s very creamy. Add more milk until it’s the desired thickness.

Serve immediately or keep covered in the refrigerator for up to one day.

Coconut cream (from a can of refrigerated canned coconut milk) or coconut milk yogurt will yield a thick smoothie like you see but you could also use coconut milk for a thinner version.

Enjoy!

Recipe Source: www.texanerin.com

Banana Smoothie With Pine Nuts

Ingredients:

1 pcs banana

120 ml oatmilk

100 ml coconut milk

1 tbsp cocoa powder

1 tbsp pine nuts

6 pcs ice cubes

Peel the banana, then just put everything into the blender and mix them.

Better Than Bulletproof Coffee

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup/8 oz unsweetened plant milk

1 teaspoon raw cashew butter

1 teaspoon pure maple syrup (or use stevia to taste)

1 teaspoon coconut oil

1 teaspoon cacao powder

1/2 teaspoon mesquite powder

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon vanilla powder (or extract!)

1 cup/8 oz hot coffee

DIRECTIONS:

Heat the plant milk in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring it to a gentle light boil.

While the milk is heating, start adding everything else to your blender pitcher: the cashew butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, cacao powder, mesquite, cinnamon, and vanilla. Pour the hot coffee into the blender as well. Then, when the milk is adequately heated, add that to the blender too.

Place the blender pitcher on the blender base with the lid firmly in place. Slowly blend all of the ingredients, gradually raising the speed of the blender until you get to high. Let it go for about 30 seconds. Stop the motor and let the coffee settle for a couple seconds. You’ll see a frothy layer separate.

Pour the better than bulletproof coffee into a mug that you like and lightly dust the top with cinnamon if you like.

Enjoy immediately.

Oreo Cookies

Ingredients:

Cookies:

1 cup pumpkin seeds

1 ¾ cup coconut flakes

1 ½ cups raw cacao powder

pinch sea salt

2 teaspoons vanilla

½ cup maple syrup (6oz)

1-2 tbsp water if needed *

*If you use a different seed or nut for the pumpkin will alter the texture so might need more or less water. Add it in slowly.

Cream filling:

2 cups cashews, soak & rinse

3 tablespoons coconut oil

2 tablespoons coconut butter

about 35 drops stevia, adjust to taste

1-2 tablespoons maple

1 teaspoon vanilla

¼ cup water

Directions:

Place the pumpkin seeds and coconut flakes into food processor. Pulse until flour like texture.

Add in raw cacao power and sea salt. Combine together.

Next add in vanilla and maple syrup. Add in water if needed.

Once dough is together carefully roll out and cut into circles.

Repeat this til all the dough is used.

Place all cream ingredients into blender and blend until smooth.

Adjust sweetness tooth.

Scoop cream on top of one cookie then placed another cookie on top.

Repeat for the rest of the cookies.

Enjoy!

Recipe Source: http://amp.gs/ZKsR

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Vegan Chocolate Smoothie

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup unsweetened almond milk

3 soft pitted dates

2 bananas

1 tbsp almond butter

1.5 tbsp cocoa powder

2 tbsp hemp hearts

1 tsp maca powder

DIRECTIONS:

Put all of the ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve.

White Navy Bean & Chocolate Smoothie

This smoothie is:
– Rich and creamy
– Delightfully tasty
– High in protein
– High in fibre
– Great for pre or post workouts

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